Shreyas Iyer all praise for Virat Kohli. (BCCI Photo)
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Moneycontrol12-01-2026, 15:59

Shreyas Iyer Praises Virat Kohli's Dominant Performance, Leadership in ODI Win

  • Shreyas Iyer lauded Virat Kohli's calm and dominant performance in the first ODI against New Zealand.
  • Kohli's composed 93-run innings was crucial in India's successful chase of 301, securing a 4-wicket win and a 1-0 series lead.
  • Kohli became the fastest to reach 28,000 international runs (624 innings), surpassing Sachin Tendulkar.
  • He also overtook Kumar Sangakkara to become the second-highest run-scorer in international cricket.
  • Kohli stated he prioritizes team victory over personal milestones, adapting his play to match situations.

Why It Matters: Virat Kohli's leadership and consistent performance continue to drive India's success in ODIs.

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